He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.
He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the best and strongest of all their people.
This verse describes how God struck down all the firstborn in Egypt as the final plague, which included the most valued and strongest members of their society.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness and mighty works in Israel's history, particularly during the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically refers to the tenth plague, where God struck down the firstborn of the Egyptians as a divine judgment for Pharaoh's stubborn refusal to release the Israelites from slavery. This event highlighted God's supreme power and directly led to the liberation of His people, allowing them to leave Egypt.
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